Dufferin Hi-Land Hike Schedule

Hike 1 Blue Mountain Series in 6 Hikes

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Blue Mountain Km 14.1 Nottawasaga side Rd 9/10 road side parking

Hike Leader(s): Patrcia Foley and Tristan Goguen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 14.1 Km

Description

Hike 1: We will car pool back to the start of this hike from the cemetery parking in Lavender northbound to km 14.1 where the trail crosses Nottawasaga side road 9/10. Today’s hike will take us through the Noisy River Nature Reserve and up and along the Transcarioca Trail (Brazil)- Bruce Trail Friendship trail. We may encounter some muddy sections and will definitely be in open fields/roads for some time.   Bug Spray, sunblock and sturdy hiking shoes/boots are recommended. Bring sufficient water and lunch.   Note this is a car pool hike, registration is limited and the hike leaders will have 2 dogs with them.

Hike 2 Blue Mountain Series in 6 Hikes

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meeting at Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area Parking approx Km 21.9 NOTE THIS IS A PAID PARKING LOT

Hike Leader(s): Patricia Foley and Tristan Goguen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 13.25 approximately

Description

Hike 2. We will car pool back to the start at Nottawasaga side Rd 9/10. Today we will hike from km 14.1 to km 26 on the unopened Nottawasaga Side Rd 15/16. We will hike back along the unopened road to the parking area adding approximately 1.25 Km.

We will have the opportunity to explore the Keyhole side trail and Nottawasaga Bluffs lookout side trail.

We may encounter some muddy sections and will definitely be in open fields/roads for some time.   Bug spray, sunblock and sturdy hiking shoes/boots are recommended. Bring sufficient water and lunch.   Note this is a car pool hike, registration is limited and the hike leaders will have 2 dogs with them.

Car Hike: Murphy's Pinnacle - Boyne Valley Provincial Park

Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

County Road 19 (Prince of Wales Rd) Parking Area. This parking is 80 meters south of the Prince of Wales Side Trail. GPS Coordinates N44.100049, W80.137339.

Hike Leader(s): Ross Estrella Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr), Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Rocky
Distance: 14 km

Description

Hiking is not a race, it’s a journey to refuel your body, mind and spirit and a chance to connect with nature and other souls. A time to cherish the views and savour the experience. Every step is another moment to breathe the fresh air and feel the earth under your feet. This is  hiking beauty, it’s simplicity. Go hike alone or let nature and me guide you.  At a moderate to brisk pace we’ll hike the Prince of Wales, Primrose Loop and Boyne Valley Side Trails and portion of the Main Trail at Boyne Valley Provincial Park. Atop Murphy’s Pinnacle you’ll enjoy and love the panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. Please bring your favorite liquid fuel, snacks/lunch and personal medications (if any) and health card. Equipped yourself with sun screen, bug repellent and hat for sun protection. Hiking poles and proper footwear is always recommended. Dress appropriately for the hike day weather. Please arrive fifteen minutes early.

Hike 3 Blue Mountain Series in 6 Hikes

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Lime Kiln Access Side Trail Parking on RR91 approximately km 37.4

Hike Leader(s): Patrcia Foley and Tristan Goguen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 14.4Km

Description

Hike 3. We will car pool back to Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation area parking Concession Rd 10 South ( paid parking ) We will start our hike on Hamilton Brothers side trail to the main trail then hike north through Devil’s Glenn and the Mad River area. Be prepared for lots of climbing today. We may encounter some muddy sections and will definitely be in open fields/roads for some time.   Bug spray, sunblock and sturdy hiking shoes/boots are recommended. Bring sufficient water and lunch.   Note this is a car pool hike, registration is limited and the hike leaders will have 2 dogs with them.

Hike 4 Blue Mountain Series in 6 Hikes

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Pretty River Rd just west of where the Bruce Trail crosses Pretty River Rd approximately Km 46.8

Hike Leader(s): Patrcia Foley and Tristan Goguen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 9.4 km

Description

We will car pool back to the Lime Kiln access side trail parking lot.  Today we will hike through the Nottawasaga Lookout Provincial Nature Reserve. We will have the opportunity to explore the Standing Rock and Caves side trails.

We may encounter some muddy sections and will definitely be in open fields/roads for some time.   Bug spray, sunblock and sturdy hiking shoes/boots are recommended. Bring sufficient water and lunch.   Note this is a car pool hike, registration is limited and the hike leaders will have 2 dogs with them.